A WGMD Crime Watch Article
Multi-Agency Crime Blitz Nets 72 Arrests
A multi-agency operation conducted in the New Castle area Thursday has resulted in the arrest of 72 people on criminal charges. Delaware State Police say the eight-hour crime blitz focused on the areas of New Castle Avenue, Route 13, the South Market Street area and the Route 40 corridor. Police arrested 37 people for a…
Read MoreBennett Student Charged with Threat of Mass Violence
A 16 year old James M. Bennett student has been charged with a threat of mass violence after social media posts were brought to the Wicomico Sheriff’s office’s attention on Thursday. Complaints to the Sheriff’s office showed the teen posted a picture of a firearm and a tactical vest with comments that implied a desire…
Read MoreUPDATED: Police Arrest Suspect in Multi-State Chase that Started in Ocean City – in Virginia
UPDATED – 6:20pm – The man who led Police from Maryland and Delaware on a chase from Ocean City to Perryville, Maryland in a reportedly stolen vehicle – has been arrested in Virginia! Members of the Maryland State Police Apprehension Team and the U-S Marshals Service arrested 29 year old William Galvin of Hughesville, MD…
Read MoreLewes Man Charged with Felony Sex Abuse of Child
A Lewes man has been arrested for six felony sexual assault related offenses involving a child. Lewes Police charged 55 year old Timothy Delp last week after a month-long investigation. Delp is being held at SCI in default of $162,000 cash bail.
Read MoreTwo Arrested in Seaford Drug Investigation
Seaford Police, with help from Dover Police, have ended an investigation into the sale of drugs at a North Street residence in Seaford with the arrest of two men. Police went into the home with a search warrant on Friday and seized crack and powder cocaine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia – including scales and packaging…
Read MoreGuilty Plea from Seaford Man who Drove from Traffic Stop with Trooper Hanging on to Vehicle
A guilty plea from a Seaford man who tried to leave traffic stop with a state trooper hanging on to his moving vehicle. Officials is the Attorney General’s office say 30 year old Brandon Showell pleaded guilty to 2nd degree assault, reckless endangering and resisting arrest after he was stopped in June of 2018 for…
Read MoreSeven arrested in Milford drug investigation
A drug investigation resulted in the arrests of seven people and the seizure of heroin. in Milford. The Milford Police Department’s Drug Unit executed several arrest warrants along with a search warrant at a home in the 100 block of McColley Street in Milford. As a result of the search warrant, detectives located heroin, marijuana,…
Read MoreTraffic stop turns up crystal meth, multiple firearms in Magnolia
A Dover man was arrested on drug and weapons charges after police say a traffic stop turned up crystal meth and multiple firearms in Magnolia. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred on September 3, around 9:47 p.m., as troopers observed a Subaru Legacy traveling westbound on Walnut Shade Road in Magnolia,…
Read MoreSuspect sought in shoplifting incident at fishing store in Millsboro
Delaware State Police are searching for a man caught on video stealing fishing equipment from Rick’s Bait and Tackle in Millsboro. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred Saturday when the suspect entered the store and stole merchandise. The store posted surveillance footage of the incident to social media, saying “Make him…
Read MoreMillsboro woman charged with assaulting officer, filing false report in Long Neck
A Millsboro woman was arrested on assault charges after she allegedly attacked and injured an officer after filing a false report in Long Neck. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday, as troopers were dispatched to the 25000 block of River Bend Road in Long Neck Apartments,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Police Arrest Ray-Ban sunglasses shoplifter in Rehoboth
UPDATED 8/31/19 6am – Thanks to tips from the community, a Bethesda, Maryland man has been arrested by Rehoboth Beach Police for taking sunglasses from Shades on Rehoboth Avenue. Police were able to identify the suspect as 26 year old Anthony Cauterucci – he is charged with shoplifting and was released on his own recognizance.…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Felton Teen After Assault & Threats
Delaware State Police are looking for a 15 year old from Felton who is wanted for assault and weapons offenses. Police say Friday evening Isaiah Blakey assaulted his girlfriend and broke her cell phone. Blakey’s brother tried to break up the fight and then struggled with his brother as well. Both victims received minor injuries. …
Read MoreLaurel man released following major drug bust
A Laurel man was released after police say he was caught with over 120 bags of heroin, crack cocaine, meth, and other drugs following a month-long drug investigation. According to the Delaware State Police Dept., around 9:30 a.m., Thursday troopers concluded a month-long drug investigation into the matter of Rickey A. Hawkins Jr. with the…
Read More“Victoria’s Secret Bandit” | Salisbury Police search for shoplifting suspect
Salisbury Police need your help identifying a shoplifter they’re calling “Victoria’s Secret Undergarment Bandit” Officers have launched an investigation to identify the woman, suspected of stealing Victoria’s Secret underwear from a local retail store. The suspect, shown above, is described as being around six-feet tall and weighing rroughly 200 lbs. Anyone with information on the…
Read More11 arrested in violent crime crackdown in Wicomico County
Maryland State Police assisted in the arrest of 11 people as part of the second phase of an effort to reduce the amount of violent crimes and firearm violations in Wicomico County. The Maryland State Police Gang Enforcement Unit-East, along with law enforcement agencies from across the state, planned, coordinated, and implemented the crime fighting…
Read MoreIllegal duo from Mexico charged in huge heroin, narcotics bust in Delaware
A duo from Mexico, both here illegally according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, have been charged in what officials are calling one of the largest heroin, narcotic trafficking cases in the history of the state. David C. Weiss, United States Attorney for the District of Delaware, unsealed two criminal complaints Thursday charging two men with…
Read MoreSalisbury man facing DUI charges after crashing into electric pole, police say
A Salisbury man was arrested on DUI charges after police say he knocked down an electric pole in Parsonsburg, Maryland. According to Maryland State Police, troopers and EMS were called to the 31000 block of Old Ocean City Road at Mt. Vernon Avenue for reports of a single vehicle crash. When police arrived they discovered…
Read MoreMagnolia man indicted in home improvement fraud investigation
The Delaware Department of Justice has announced a string of home improvement indictments, one of which resulted in charges against a Magnolia man who officials say defrauded multiple homeowners. 48-year-old Andrew Masserelli was indicted earlier this month on charges of Home Improvement Fraud and Theft Greater than $1,500 related to a series of home improvement…
Read MoreHeroin, cocaine seized in series of drug arrests in Harrington
Heroin, cocaine, and drug paraphernalia were seized in a series of arrests in Harrington. According to the Harrington Police Department, both incidents occurred Monday afternoon, with the first following a traffic stop on East Street shortly before 2:30 p.m. when officers stopped a vehicle driven by 37-year-old Dewayne Mumford, of Harrington. Mumford was driving on…
Read MoreMd. man arrested in Milford after police say he tried to strangle woman in front of her kids
Delaware State Police have arrested an Upper Marlboro, Maryland man on multiple felony charges following a domestic related incident. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 9 p.m., Sunday troopers were dispatched to Thawley Lane in Milford for reports of a domestic-related burglary. When police arrived they met with a 31-year-old female who advised…
Read MoreKnife assault leads to synthetic drug charges for Milford man, police say
An argument led to counterfeit drug charges for a Milford man after police say he threatened someone with a knife. According to the Milford Police Department, just before 3 p.m., Monday officers were called to a residence in the 200 block of South Washington Street for reports of an incident involving a knife. Police arrived…
Read MoreBaltimore man arrested after police say he tried to steal package off a porch in Seaford
A Baltimore man was arrested in Seaford after police say he tried to steal a package from the front porch of a home. According to the Seaford Police Department, the incident occurred shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday, as officers were dispatched to a home on West Ivy Drive following a call from a concerned citizen…
Read MoreSeaford teen released after police say he was caught with bundles of heroin
A Seaford teen was released after police say he was caught with two bundles of heroin, crack cocaine, and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop. According to the Seaford Police Department, shortly before 11 p.m., Sunday officers stopped a vehicle driven by 18-year-old Toja Ricketts after he was spotted driving on a suspended license. During…
Read MorePolice: Milton man behind bars after argument with girlfriend turns violent
A Milton man was arrested and charged with multiple weapons-related offenses after police say an argument with his girlfriend turned violent when he pulled out a handgun. According to Delaware State Police, around 11:30 p.m., Saturday troopers were called to a home on Bangor Lane in Milton, for reports of a man threatening a woman…
Read MoreMillsboro man wanted after police say he stabbed his wife
Delaware State Police are searching for a 30-year-old Millsboro man wanted in connection with a domestic related assault where he allegedly stabbed his wife. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred just before 10 p.m., Saturday, as troopers were called to a home on Iron Branch Road in Millsboro, for reports of…
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